Life Fitness T3 manual

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    T3 TREADMILL ASSEMBLY & USER MANUAL[...]

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    C ORPORA TE H EADQUARTERS 5100 North River Road Schiller Park, Illinois 60176 • U.S.A. www .lifefitness.com I NTERNA TIONAL O FFICES 8288401 Rev C-3 07/08 1 LIFE FITNESS ASIA P ACIFIC L TD Room 2610, Miramar T ower 132 Nathan Road T simshatsui, Kowloon HONG KONG LIFE FITNESS A TLANTIC BV LIFE FITNESS BENELUX Bijdorpplein 25 - 31 2992 LB Barendrec[...]

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    Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions. This will help in setting up the equipment quickly and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely . FCC W arning - Possible Radio / T elevision Interference NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with[...]

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    3 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1. Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product: Life Fitness T readmill Model: T3 Thank you for purchasing a Life Fitness treadmill. Before using this product please read this user manual in its entirety to ensure that you have the knowledge to safely and properly operate all of the features on your treadmill. We hope you ac[...]

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    1 I MPORT ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE TREADMILL. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER: T o reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity . W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury , it is imp[...]

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    6 • Do not use this product outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity . • Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked. Keep air openings free of lint, hair or any obstructing material. • Never insert objects into any openings in this product. If an object should drop inside, turn of f the power , unplug[...]

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    H AND P ULSE H EART R AT E S ENSORS The heart rate hand pulse sensors found on your Life Fitness T3 fitness product provide an approximate heart rate value. The sensors are not medical devices and should not be used in any type of medical application. If you pur- chased the advanced console use the Polar heart rate chest strap that was included wit[...]

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    2 A SSEMBL Y For safety , and to save time and effort, read these setup instructions and the Operation Manual completely before installing your Life Fitness T readmill. Place the treadmill near where it will be used before beginning the unpacking procedure. 2.1 U NP ACKING These unpacking instructions assume you have already done the following: •[...]

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    2.2 P ARTS L IST Identify the following components af ter unpacking your treadmill: 1. Lef t Upright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 1 2. M8 x 60mm Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 6 3. St ar W ashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 19 4. Right Upright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 1 5. Console Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    2.3 I NST ALLING U PRIGHTS AND H ANDLEBARS Remove the motor cover by removing four Phillips screws. Locate the lef t upright (1). Position the left upright near the left upright bracket and att ach the wire connectors that lead from the bottom of the left upright and the left upright brack- et. Be sure the connectors are fully seated together . Fee[...]

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    Position the console bridge (5) near the top of the uprights. Attach the wire connectors leading from the lef t upright and the console bridge. Be sure the connectors are fully seated together . Feed any excess wire into the hollow inside the left upright. Attach the console bridge to the upright s using six M8 x 15mm T apered Bolt s (9), three for[...]

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    12 2.4 I NST ALLING THE C ONSOLE Remove the pre-installed bolt (A) from the back of the main console (B). Position the main console near the top of the console bridge and attach the connectors leading from the console bridge to the corresponding tabs on the back of the main console. The wires are color wrapped to match colored tabs on the main con-[...]

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    2.5 A TT ACHING THE P OWER C ORD Insert the female plug of your treadmill’s power cord into the male outlet next to your treadmill’ s power switch. Note: T3 treadmills shipped in the USA and Canada are supplied with a North American line cord. 230V T3 treadmills shipped outside North America are supplied with three line cords: a UK line cord, a[...]

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    14 3 S ETUP E LECTRICAL P OWER R EQUIREMENTS Most Life Fitness T readmills are intended for use on a normal 120 volt circuit in the United S tates and Canada. Below is a table that provides the current rating for this product based on supply volt age. Make sure that the treadmill model supports the proper line volt age for the installation location[...]

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    H OW T O S T ABILIZE T HE L IFE F ITNESS T READMILL After placing the unit where it will be used, check it s stability . If there is even a slight rocking motion or the unit is not stable, determine which stabilizing leg is not resting on the floor . T o adjust, turn the ST ABILIZING LEG (A) until the rocking motion ceases and both stabilizing legs[...]

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    16 P OWER S WITCH Located on the front panel at the base of the treadmill, the ON/OFF switch has two positions - "I" (one) for ON and "0" (zero) for OFF . I MMOBILIZING T HE T READMILL When it is necessary to immobilize the treadmill, press and hold the speed down arrow key and press the S top key on the Activity Zone.[...]

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    C ENTERING T HE B EL T After the treadmill has been inst alled and leveled, the belt must be checked to confirm proper tracking. First, plug the power cord into a suitable outlet. See the topic titled Electrical Requirements, which appears earlier in this section, for details. Then, turn the treadmill ON. S t and on the siderails of the treadmill a[...]

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    4 F EA TURES R EADING R ACK The display console design includes a built-in reading rack (A), where a book or magazine can be placed during a workout. A CCESSOR Y T RA YS Accessory trays (B) are located on either side of the display console. A CTIVITY Z ONE The Go System Activity Zone (C) offers control over the basic operations of the treadmill, us[...]

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    D. S t art: Causes the belt to begin moving at .5 mph and 0% elevation. E. S top: Causes the belt to slow to a gradual stop. One push pauses the workout, two pushes dis- plays workout information, and three pushes reset the workout. F . Incline Arrows: Change the belt’s incline gradually , increasing (up arrow) or decreasing (down arrow) the incl[...]

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    H AND P ULSE S ENSOR S YSTEM The hand pulse sensors (K) are the built-in heart rate monitoring sys- tem on the treadmill. During a workout, grasp the sensors that are set into the handlebars. For an accurate reading, use a comfortable grip. The console displays the heart rate after 15 to 20 seconds. 20[...]

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    5 S ERVICE A ND T ECHNICAL D ATA 5.1 T ROUBLESHOOTING 1. Why do I hear a rubbing noise from the belt? a. The belt could be off-centered. Please see the section entitled How to Adjust and T ension the Striding Belt . 2. The console display looks strange or has an error message and is not functioning. a. Unplug the unit to reset the console and then [...]

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    5. My contact heart rate sensors are not reading my heart rate correctly . a. If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing, do the following: i. Dry the hands if necessary to prevent slipping. ii. Apply hands to all four sensors; two in each hand. iii. Grasp the sensors firmly . iv . Apply constant pressure around the sensors. 6. My belt is trac[...]

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    8. My treadmill will not turn on. a. Make sure that the treadmill’s power cord is connected to the treadmill at one end and is plugged into a power outlet at the other . Also, make sure that the power switch is pushed to on. The power switch is locat- ed on the front of the treadmill right below the motor cover . 9. The handrails on my treadmill [...]

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    5.2 P REVENT A TIVE M AINTENANCE T IPS The Life Fitness T3 treadmill is backed by the engineering excellence and reliability of Life Fitness and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today . NOTE: Safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly for damage or wear [...]

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    25 5.3 H OW T O A DJUST A ND T ENSION T HE S TRIDING B EL T O N T HE L IFE F ITNESS T READMILL Do not move treadmill or place hands under treadmill while it is plugged into an electrical outlet! T ool required: 6mm hex key wrench T HE B EL T T ENSIONING B OL TS The Life Fitness treadmill has access holes in the rear roller guards, which allow acces[...]

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    T RACKING (C ENTERING ) A N E XISTING O R N EW S TRIDING B EL T 1 Locate the two access holes to the belt tensioning bolts on each of the rear roller guards. 2 S t and on the sides of the treadmill and straddle the belt, not standing on it. Enter the MANUAL Workout and set the belt speed to run at 4.0 mph (6,4 kph). 3 If the striding belt has moved[...]

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    5.4 H OW T O O BT AIN P RODUCT S ERVICE 1. V erify the symptom and review the operating instructions. 2. Locate and document the serial numbers of the base and the console. The base’s serial number is located on front of the treadmill near the power switch and the console serial number is located on the back surface of the console. 3. Contact the[...]

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    28 6 S PECIFICA TIONS L IFE F ITNESS T3 T READMILL S PECIFICA TIONS Designed use: Home Maximum user weight: 350 pounds / 159 kilograms S peed range: 0.5 - 12.0 mph (0.8 - 19 km/h) in 0.1 increments Elevation range: 0%-15% (in 0.5% increments) Motor: 3 HP continuous duty DC Rollers: Front: 2.6" (67mm) precision crowned Back: 2.0" (50mm) pr[...]

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    Physical Dimensions: Length: 79.5 inches / 202 centimeters Width: 34.5 inches / 88 centimeters Height: 57.5 inches / 146 centimeters Weight: 243 pounds / 1 10 kilograms Shipping Dimensions: Carton Length: 86.25 inches / 219 centimeters Carton Width: 33 inches / 84 centimeters Carton Height: 14 inches / 35.5 centimeters T otal W eight: 270 pounds / [...]

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    7 W ARRANTY I NFORMA TION WHA T IS COVERED: This Life Fitness consumer product ("Product") is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED: The original purchaser or any person receiving a newly purchased Product as a gift from the original purchaser . HOW LONG IS IT COVERED: Residential: All electrical [...]

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    WHA T YOU MUST DO: Retain proof of purchase (our receipt of the att ached registration card assures registration of purchase information but is not required); use, operate and maintain the Product as specified in the Manual; notify Customer Service of any defect within 10 days af ter discov- ery of the defect; if instructed, return any defective pa[...]

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    CHANGES IN W ARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED: No one is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty . EFFECT OF U.S. ST A TE LA WS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other right s which vary from state to state. MODEL LIFETIME 10 YEARS 5 YEARS 3 YEARS 1 YEAR T3 Frame & Motor Electrical Parts &am[...]

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    5100 N. RIVER ROAD, SCHILLER PARK, ILLINOIS 60176 LIFEFITNESS.COM Life Fitness offers a full line of premier fitness equipment for the home. TOTAL-BODY ELLIPTICAL CROSS-TRAINERS | TREADMILLS | LIFECYCLE ® EXERCISE BIKES| GYM SYSTEMS[...]